If you’re preparing for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) exam, this post is the perfect resource for you. We’ve compiled the complete General Knowledge questions set of from Shift 1 of the RRB NTPC 3 April, 2021 exam, along with solutions.
This will help you understand the exam pattern, identify key topics, and assess your preparation effectively. You can also practice this to check your preparation for the exam.
Complete RRB NTPC 3 April, 2021 Shift 1 Paper:
| Exam | RRB NTPC CBT-I |
| Phase | 6 |
| Date | 03/04/2021 |
| Test Time | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Below is the complete set of GK questions that appeared in the 3 April, 2021 Shift 1 exam. We’ve provided all the questions from the General Awareness (GK) section along with solutions for each question.
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Q1: In how many categories did the Industrial Policy Resolution 1956 that
formed the basis of 2nd 5 year plan classified the
industries?
3
5
4
2
Q2: Infant Mortality Rate (or IMR) indicates:
the number of children who die before the age of two year as a proportion of
1000 live children born in that particular year
the number of children who die before the age of one year as a proportion of
1000 live children born in that particular year
the number of children who die before the age of six month as a proportion
of 1000 live children born in that particular year
the number of children who die before the age of three months as a
proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular year
Q3: Apart from the 22 scheduled languages in the Constitution of India,
which other two languages have been recognised by the Sahitya Academy?
Prakrit and Rajasthani
Haryanvi and Punjabi
English and Pali
Rajasthani and English
Q4: From which of the following countries has the aircraft Rafale been
procured by Indian Defense ministry?
Israel
Russia
France
Mexico
Q5: When was the RTI Act passed by the Indian Parliament and when did it get
the Presidential assent?
November 2005, December 2005
September 2005, October 2005
August 2005, September 2005
May 2005, June 2005
Q6: The principal judicial organ of the United Nations is situated in:
Geneva
New York
Vienna
Hague
Q7: Which of the following technologies has been used by China for its
‘artificial sun’?
Electromagnetic induction
Gravitational force
Nuclear fusion
Nuclear fission
Q8: Religious teacher Miyan Mir of the period between 1600 – 1700 belonged
to:
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Punjab
Q9: Name the Dutch who helped Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the promotion of modern
education in India?
Alexander Duff
David Hare
Derozio
Grant Duff
Q10: Which of the following is an ‘Earth Observation Satellite’?
Youthsat
INS-1A
APPLE
SARAL
Q11: Which of the following states is NOT governed by
6th schedule of Indian Constitution?
Tripura
Arunachal Pradesh
Mizoram
Assam
Q12: Which of the following describes a drainage pattern resembling a dome
like structure?
Dendritic
Radial
Trellis
Rectangular
Q13: Sundarbans in West Bengal is an example of:
montane forests
tropical evergreen forests
tropical deciduous forests
mangrove forests
Q14: Which of the following are the two components of the CPU of a
computer?
Control unit and ALU
ALU and Bus
Registers and Main memory
Control unit and Bus
Q15: Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 to:
make recommendations regarding reservations in civil services and posts
recommend measures to clear backlog of cases in courts
examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central
governments and suggest changes
examine the feasibility of replacing the existing multiple taxes by an
integrated Goods and Services Tax
Q16: The commonwealth of nations, normally known as ‘The Commonwealth’ is a:
political association
social organisation
human rights association
economic association
Q17: Three of the given options are alike in a certain way and so form a
group. Which of the four options does NOT belong to the group?
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
Q18: Malala has penned a book on refugee girls titled:
We are Deprived
We are Displaced
We are exploited
Women Deprivation
Q19: Which of the following personality was conferred the country’s highest
civilian award Bharat Ratna in 2019, for immense contributions in the field
of education, health and rural self-reliance?
Nanaji Deshmukh
Pranab Mukherjee
Bhupen Hazarika
Amartya Sen
Q20: Who presided over the first session of Indian National Congress?
S. N. Bannerjee
Dada Bhai Naoroji
A.O. Hume
W.C. Bannerjee
Q21: As per UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, identify the incorrect
pair as per the year of inclusion.
Sanchi Stupa (MP) – 1988
Agra Fort (UP) – 1983
Red Fort, Delhi - 2007
Fatehpur Sikri (UP) – 1986
Q22: Who initiated the Young Bengal Movement?
Henry Vivian Derozio
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Denis Clive
Q23: Which of the following amendment granted financial powers to the
panchayats and helped to strengthen the local government?
63rd Amendment
73rd Amendment
64th Amendment
74th Amendment
Q24: Who among the following is sworn as new Prime minister of Italy in Feb,
2021?
Matteo Renzi
Mario Monti
Christine Legarde
Mario Draghi
Q25: The term ‘Isotope’ refers to:-
elements having different atomic number but same mass number
elements having same atomic number but different mass number
elements having same physical and chemical properties
elements having same bond structure
Q26: The members of phylum ________ are exclusively free-living marine
animals.
Mollusca
Arthropoda
Nematoda
Echinodermata
Q27: MSP is the abbreviated form of:
Maximum Sale Price
Minimum Support Price
Minimum Stock Price
Maximum Support Price
Q28: Hirakud dam is built on the river:
Mahanadi
Ganga
Godavari
Brahmaputra
Q29: India and ______ signed an agreement to build Shahtoot Dam in Feb,2021.
Bhutan
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Q30: A computer on the Internet is identified by:
E-mail address of the owner
IP address
password
cryptographic code
Q31: There are 29 bones in the human head. Which of the following
classifications is correct?
Forehead-8, Facial-12, Ear-8, Hyoid-1
Forehead-8, Facial-14, Ear-4, Hyoid-3
Forehead-8, Facial-12, Ear-6, Hyoid-3
Forehead-8, Facial-14, Ear-6, Hyoid-1
Q32: Ubuntu, Mint and Fedora are versions of:
Linux
MS DOS
Windows 10
Apple MAC OS X
Q33: Who was the 1st Indian to be elected to the leadership
of Communist International?
Swami Vivekananda
Subhash Chandra Bose
Jawaharlal Nehru
Manabendra Nath Roy
Q34: What is the full form of MCB?
Miniature Circuit Breaker
Miniature Current breaker
Miniature Circuit Board
Mini Circuit Breaker
Q35: When was the International Human Rights Commission established in
Geneva?
24th December, 2003
12th October, 1993
14th November, 2015
31st October, 2012
Q36: Which of the following straits connects the Arctic Ocean to the Pacific
Ocean?
Norwegian Strait
Beaufort Strait
Palk Strait
Bering Strait
Q37: Which of the following is an example of an unorganised sector?
Police
Farming
Government jobs
Banks
Q38: The ‘Sangai’ festival is celebrated in awhich of the following states
of India?
Mizoram
Manipur
Nagaland
Tripura
Q39: Which of the following is paired incorrectly (region-Grassland)?
Australia – Downs
Argentina – Prairies
South Africa – Veld
Central Asia – Steppe
Q40: On which of the following rivers is Idukki Hydroelectric Project built?
Tapti
Periyar
Kosi
Ganga
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